Contractor injured in Tewksbury Township propane explosion

TEWKSBURY TWP. -- One person was injured this morning in an explosion at 46 Hollow Brook Road between Fairmount and Pottersville, police said.

Police said an officer responded to the residence in response to a fire alarm activation.

Police said a 37-year old contractor was working on a propane line for a heated swimming pool when the explosion occurred. The victim was flown by Atlantic Air Three to St. Barnabas Hospital with first and second degree burns.

Police did not release the victim's name and said there was no more information available.

Personnel from Fairmount Fire Company and Whitehouse Rescue Squad were among the emergency units that responded.